The two-stroke rickshaw, although convenient in traffic-snarled cities, is a toxic nuisance--but new engines could clean up its act

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EVs:

Electric rickshaws are gaining traction in some cities, such as Bangkok, but they remain more expensive than other options and a lack of charging stations—and reliable electricity—remain issues.....[
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EVs:

Electric rickshaws are gaining traction in some cities, such as Bangkok, but they remain more expensive than other options and a lack of charging stations—and reliable electricity—remain issues.

IT'S A (NATURAL) GAS:

Alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG) can help cut soot emissions from auto-rickshaws, as demonstrated via air pollution levels in cities that have made the switch, such as Delhi and Mumbai.....[
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IT'S A (NATURAL) GAS:

Alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG) can help cut soot emissions from auto-rickshaws, as demonstrated via air pollution levels in cities that have made the switch, such as Delhi and Mumbai. Local natural gas availability and price remain a challenge, however.

URBAN NEEDS:

Demand for public transport in countries such as India exceeds supply as rural residents migrate to densely packed cities, such as Mumbai. India's urban population is expected to swell to 590 million by 2030, up from 340 million in 2008.....[
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URBAN NEEDS:

Demand for public transport in countries such as India exceeds supply as rural residents migrate to densely packed cities, such as Mumbai. India's urban population is expected to swell to 590 million by 2030, up from 340 million in 2008. For new arrivals, rickshaws provide an immediate, short-distance transportation solution, particularly in places without mass transit. Rickshaws are also more adept at navigating crowded city streets, weaving in and out of pedestrians and traffic more nimbly than other vehicles.

LAST MILE:

Auto-rickshaws play an important role in urban transit in Asia, ferrying passengers to and from bus and train stops over the so-called "last mile." In India, cities with populations greater than four million boast as many as 50,000 of the three-wheeled vehicles.....[
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LAST MILE:

Auto-rickshaws play an important role in urban transit in Asia, ferrying passengers to and from bus and train stops over the so-called "last mile." In India, cities with populations greater than four million boast as many as 50,000 of the three-wheeled vehicles.